Volunteer
POrtalBurn is 100% volunteer-run and doesn't happen without you!

If you have made it here, chances are you're AWESOME! Below are the different areas in which you can volunteer. Our community considers volunteering a gift and an opportunity for civic participation, not to mention, it’s FUN and will make your burn even better.

Check out the descriptions and figure out what role is best for you. Do you want to be the first face people see? Try ticketing, greeter or parking! Like to help people with all of their needs? Be a Ranger or help at the TIT! Have first aid experience? Join Mash! Do you enjoy fire… or helping keep people not on fire? Join Perimeter or Conclave! There are positions for all kinds of people.

THANK YOU!!!! POrtalBurn LOVES you!!
DPW makes it all go! Help us prepare the space for an unforgettable burn, and then put it all away at the end. DPW helpers get awesome prizes like early entry, the ability to set up your camp in prime locations, extra hang time with the stellar POrtal team, and PIZZA! ad ass you are and let us know when you can help!



The DPW Leads will spearhead activities such as pre-event work weekends, event set up, post-event cleanup, and manage the DPW team. The Leads will work together to determine needed infrastructure for the event. One Lead will focus on setting up the event, and will thus need to be in attendance at least a day prior to opening. Along with their team, this Lead will prep all the infrastructure needed. The second Lead will be responsible for breaking down the site on Monday, with the appropriate team. This Lead will also be responsible for getting all of the infrastructure into the storage unit. Both Leads may be required to be a part of pre-event work weekends as needed. The ability to kick ass, drink whiskey and growl at people is not a requirement but it sure can come in handy!

DPW LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

RANGERS WANTED!

Who doesn't love a ranger? Rangers act as non-confrontational community mediators, providers of reliable information, facilitators of public safety (with the expectation that everybody read the disclaimer at the gate, of course!), and navigators of the edge of chaos.

You can ranger if you've attended a previous Ranger training. Ranger Training will be held on Thursday at 6pm & 11am Friday.



Ranger Lead will train, organize and oversee the Ranger volunteers. Previous Ranger experience will be required. Looking sexy in khaki is desired, but not crucial.

RANGER LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

MASH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PORTAL 2022!

We are looking for First-Aid volunteers who are willing to be sober and carry a radio to help participants access emergency help. We ask that our First-Aid volunteers be medically trained. Please complete the MASH Questionnaire.



The MASH Lead will develop ways to identify best practices to help get participants help for first aid emergencies, big and small, should they arise. MASH LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

Burners gonna burn, and we need your help to make the blaze happen safely. Sign up for Perimeter/Fire to assist with the burn set up, or to clear up post burn, or to honor the space and stand perimeter during the burns themselves. Fire safety and perimeter are sacred tasks and make the burn what it is!



Responsible for establishing safety protocols for all things that burn, including barrels and art. They will lead the team that monitors all burn activity. All local fires must be in burn barrels or enclosed elevated fire pits. No burning on the ground and no outside firewood is permitted. Previous fire management experience will be important.

FIRE LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

PARKING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PORTAL 2022!

Parking Volunteer is one of the most critical roles. Without parking volunteers, we could not have the event! Please consider parking if you are looking for a place to help out!



The Parking Lead will manage all aspects of parking logistics. Temporary 'on site' passes may need to be administered, and cars in queue will need to be managed. Parking will need to be managed during exodus as well.

PARKING LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

"The Information Tent." Do a shift at the TIT and share all the INFO!

What events are happening? Where is lost and found? How do I sign up to volunteer? Gifts!!

You are the gatekeeper! You will check attendee IDs against their tickets, check them off on our list, have particpants issue sign a waver, and issue a wristband. You can offer hugs, high fives, and fist pumps to all who consent and are excited to arrive Home. Yay, we are here!!



The Gate Lead will create and manage the process for collecting tickets, distributing wristbands, signing waivers, and any other tasks that are managed at the gate. We do not have an electronic method at this time, so they'll need to work with our existing paper process.

GATE LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

One of the best volunteer roles! You will greet participants, help virgins understand the ten Burner Principals plus the 11th pricipal of consent, and welcome attendees Home. You can offer hugs, high fives, and fist pumps to all who consent! You will help attendees get situated by providing useful information including how to find their camp. Welcome Home.



This Lead will coordinate Greeting functions, so you'll need to take charge and be organized… Greeters will be responsible for welcoming participants to the event while answering questions and acculturating participants on the 10 Principals of Burning Man.

GREETER LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

Conclave signup will be available onsite at the TIT. (The Information Tent)

The Conclave Lead will organize and oversee our POrtalBurn Conclave, including safety procedures and preparation to ensure we have a safe and exciting celebration on Burn night!

CONCLAVE LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

Theme Camp registration is open until July 3

Use this form to:
  • request placement for Theme Camps (all Sound Camps, and camps with flaming art require placement)
  • have your Theme Camp listed in the HELP Guide (even if you don't need placement)
  • request placement for Fire Art (either within a Theme Camp or as a standalone project)
  • request placement for On-site Parking (such as RVs, Campers, sleeping vehicles)


This Lead will be responsible for developing the application process for theme camps requesting placement, and will determine camp placement. They will also manage applications for RV requests. They can use and modify our existing form, or develop a new one if you prefer. They will work with the Sound Lead to place sound camps appropriately; consult with the Fire Lead to ensure camps with fire adhere to safety standards; coordinate with the Art Lead to make sure all art requiring placement has the space it needs; and work with the HELP Guide Lead to ensure Theme Camp descriptions and our event map are included. They get to make the super cool placement map and help make our event soar!

PlACEMENT LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

The Help Guide is the WHO?, WHAT?, WHERE? Please submit your events!

Please see HELP GUIDE in FAQs

Deadline for submissions and revisions is July 24 at midnight.

No exceptions.



The HELP guide is our all-in-one document for Happenings, Events, Logistics, and Principles. The Lead will develop a system for event submission (or use our existing one) and will oversee the content, design, layout, and printing of these booklets. Ability to communicate a live event list as events are submitted would be amazing! Coordinator will recruit members to assist with art and content to make it pretty and informative!

HELP GUIDE LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

Excellent communication skills, motivating others, and being well organized are much-needed skills! POrtalburn has an outstanding culture of volunteerism, and being in these roles makes YOu the Volunteer Gurus.

The Offsite Volunteer Lead will be responsible for administering online signup for volunteers (the existing system is Sign-up Genius) from the time tickets go on sale to the event date. They will work with all other leads in advance of ticket sales using online communication tools. Through the use of creative forms of communication, they will ensure slots get filled before the event and keep the community informed of volunteer needs. The Volunteer Lead will also work with the BOD liaison to determine budgeting and other on-site volunteer needs. Off-Site Volunteer Lead will be responsible for administering an online signup for volunteers from the time tickets go on sale to the event date. They will work with all other leads in advance of ticket sales using online communication tools. They will ensure slots get filled before the event and keep the community informed of volunteer needs. The Volunteer Lead will also work with the BOD liaison to determine budgeting and other on-site volunteer needs.

The On-Site Volunteer Lead will oversee The Information Tent (TIT) to ensure set up, smooth transitions between shifts, and communication with other departments. They are responsible for opening and closing the TIT each day of the event.

VOLUNTEER LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

The Art Lead will follow the process for art grant requests, and recruit and lead a team to review and vote on art grant applications as well as effigy builder applications. They'll work with Theme Camp Lead to determine art placement and the fire team for placement of burning art, and assist art recipients in finding the location to place their art. Most of the art department leads work is done before the burn.

ART LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

The Sound Lead will be responsible for upholding and enforcing POrtalBurn's 'sound policy' (posted publicly on the POrtalBurn website). This will happen by recruiting a few sound volunteers to help the Lead monitor the event. The Sound Lead will be the point person to address any sound issues that may arise. The Sounds Lead will likely collaborate with the Theme Camp lead.

SOUND LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

The Exodus Lead will coordinate Exodus on the Monday of the event and will be responsible for communicating the exodus plan to the community during the event. In order to do so, they will coordinate with Parking and Gate to ensure that the number of vehicles on site at any one time are appropriate for the population, conditions and time of day. The Exodus Lead will walk the event space during peak exodus times to ensure a quick and organized departure for participants.

EXODUS LEAD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR PORTAL 2022!

(Exodus Lead Guidelines under development)